FT Confidential Research
Mobile payments sideswipe credit cards in Southeast Asia
Platforms such as GrabPay and Go-Pay gain enthusiastic users, FTCR survey finds
Economy
Coal backlash creates energy dilemma in Southeast Asia
Environmental protests come as Thailand and Myanmar face challenge to meet power needs
Business trends
CP Group tycoon says Trump's US ripe for investment
Thai conglomerate mulls several M&As including in non-food sector
Economy
Better paydays are in store for Asia
The region is predicted to lead global wage growth in 2018
International relations
APEC summit outlook clouded by new host's problems
Caught between China and the bloc, PNG's domestic issues dominate
Economy
Toyota and Honda suspend exports to Vietnam
Carmakers hit by rule imposing stringent checks on imported vehicles
Business trends
Tencent, Alibaba take e-wallet wars to Southeast Asia
WeChat Pay to launch Malaysian currency service, Alipay partners local brands
Economy
Nikkei manufacturers index for ASEAN gives rise to concerns
It's a mixed bag as prospects look good for 2018, despite December dips
Asia300
AirAsia to float Indian unit
Budget carrier accelerates associates listing after gaining approval for holdco
Nikkei PMI
ASEAN manufacturing stagnant in December, despite ongoing strength
Dull year-end fails to dampen Southeast Asia's optimism for 2018
Economy
Nomura: Indonesia and Philippines to lead regional growth
Malaysia will brace for interest rate hike in January on strong economic growth prints
FT Confidential Research
ASEAN economies ill-prepared for old age
Demographic clock ticking for aging Southeast Asia, FTCR survey shows
Economy
Can the Thai economy ever be Southeast Asia's front-runner again?
As Indonesia and Vietnam grow, the country's appeal may be fading fast
Business trends
Office sharing spreads in Southeast Asia on back of startups' rise
WeWork, Ucommune and Spaces eye expansion in region
Economy
New car sales in SE Asia climb 5% in November, up for 2nd month
Thailand, Philippines buoy market, but Indonesia key to sustainable growth
Economy
Asia seen leading global wage growth in 2018
Raises solid in India, Vietnam, China, but meager in Japan, US, Europe -- survey
Economy
Thai-Myanmar link lays road to prosperity over dark history
Southern Economic Corridor will tie Southeast Asian markets to Indian Ocean
International relations
Modi backs India-Myanmar-Thailand highway's Indochina extension
Connectivity with Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam seen as response to China's Belt and Road
Economy
China's high-speed train plans in Southeast Asia stumble
Disagreements over costs and land procurement are adding years to schedules
Economy
Nigel Gould-Davies: In going soft on Thailand, the EU puts trade above principles
Restoration of diplomatic relations may send the wrong message to the region
Looking ahead 2018
QE unwinding is more dangerous than it appears
Asia's emerging markets remain dependent on central bank liquidity
Economy
Economic picture brightens for ASEAN and India toward 2018
Exports, domestic demand lift forecasts; political risks remain: survey